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How far is Alta from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 5059 miles / 8142 kilometers / 4397 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Malé to Alta

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Malé to Alta. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5059.454 miles
  • 8142.402 kilometers
  • 4396.546 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5064.106 miles
  • 8149.889 kilometers
  • 4400.588 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Malé to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Alta Airport is 10 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Malé to Alta generates about 592 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 592 kilograms equals 1 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Velana International Airport
City: Malé
Country: Maldives Flag of Maldives
IATA Code: MLE
ICAO Code: VRMM
Coordinates: 4°11′30″N, 73°31′44″E
Destination Alta Airport
City: Alta
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: ALF
ICAO Code: ENAT
Coordinates: 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E